The Oklahoma Sooners, coming off a disappointing 2011, begin this season in unusual fashion as they visit El Paso to tangle with the Miners out of Conference USA.

Oklahoma, with almost the entire offense back after averaging 40 PPG last year, is favored by 30 points over the UTEP, which hasn't had a winning season since 2005. 

View Oklahoma vs Texas El Paso Odds and Stats.

Betting Line: Bettors looking to side with the Miners in this one will find them as 29-point underdogs at Sportsbook. Check back soon to see where the over under opens.






Oklahoma Sooners Trends:
When playing in September are 9-1
When playing on turf are 7-3
After being outgained are 9-1
When playing outside the conference are 10-0

Texas El Paso Miners Trends:
When playing in September are 5-5
When playing on turf are 4-6
After being outgained are 3-7
When playing outside the conference are 6-4

A few Sooners at Miners trends to consider:
Oklahoma is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oklahoma's last 5 games
Oklahoma is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas El Paso's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas El Paso's last 7 games at home
Texas El Paso is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games at home
Texas El Paso is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home


Next up:
Oklahoma home to Florida A&M, Saturday, September 8
Texas El Paso at Mississippi, Saturday, September 8